2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Naldrett
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the alder trees".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 117 Americans carry the last name Naldrett. That puts it at #154,755 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,929,524 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Naldrett surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Naldrett with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
117
1 in 2,929,524
Census rank
#154,755
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
102
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 102 bearers of the surname Naldrett in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154755th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Naldrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Naldrett
The surname Naldrett is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the place name "Naldrett," which referred to a small hamlet or village in the county of Staffordshire. This place name is likely a combination of the Old English words "nald" meaning "bend" or "winding path," and "reth" meaning "stream" or "small watercourse."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Naldrett surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, dating back to the late 12th century. These rolls, which were administrative records maintained by the English Crown, mention a landowner named William de Naldrett in the year 1198.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Chartulary of the Priory of St. Thomas the Martyr near Stafford, where a certain Roger de Naldrett is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction in 1256. This chartulary, a manuscript containing transcripts of charters and other legal documents, provides valuable insight into the regional distribution of the Naldrett surname during that era.
Among the notable individuals bearing the Naldrett surname in history is John Naldrett, a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 16th century. Records indicate that he was born around 1520 and was an active member of the Mercers' Company, one of the prestigious livery companies of the City of London.
Another noteworthy figure is Sir Edward Naldrett, a military officer who served in the English Civil War. Born in 1605 in Staffordshire, he fought for the Royalist cause under King Charles I and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield in 1643. His descendants continued to use variations of the Naldrett surname, including Naldrette and Naldret.
In the 18th century, the Naldrett family had established themselves in various parts of England, with branches in counties such as Staffordshire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire. One notable member was Thomas Naldrett, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist born in 1725 in Staffordshire. He was known for his generous contributions to various charitable causes and the establishment of a school for underprivileged children in his hometown.
As the centuries progressed, the Naldrett surname continued to evolve, with variations such as Naldret, Naldred, and Naldridge appearing in historical records. While the name is not as widespread today as some other English surnames, it still holds a place in the genealogical tapestry of the British Isles, tracing its origins to the winding streams and paths of medieval Staffordshire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Naldrett
Among Census respondents with the surname Naldrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Naldrett bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Naldrett surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.5% · 79
- Hispanic or Latino6.9% · 7
- Two or more races6.9% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native4.9% · 5
- Black or African American2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Naldrett
Naldrett appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#154,755
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-9 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,408 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #154,755 | 102 | 0.03 | -9 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 6,408 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Naldrett surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #154,755 | -4.3% |
| Count | 111 | 102 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -14.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Naldrett bearers went from 111 to 102 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 6,408 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #154,755.
FAQ
Naldrett surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Naldrett?
Name Census estimates that about 117 living Americans carry the surname Naldrett. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,929,524 residents.
How common is Naldrett?
Naldrett ranks #154,755 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 102 people with the surname Naldrett. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (117), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Naldrett.
Has Naldrett become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Naldrett went from 111 recorded bearers to 102. That is a decrease of 9 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #154,755.
What does the Census say about the background of Naldrett?
Among Census respondents with the surname Naldrett, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.9%) and Two or More Races (6.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Naldrett in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.5% (79 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Naldrett appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.5%), Hispanic (6.9%), Two or More Races (6.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Naldrett (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Naldrett mean?
An English surname derived from a place name meaning "valley of the alder trees". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Naldrett (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Naldrett?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.